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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Sweet and tangy BBQ chicken that shreds perfectly for sandwiches, sliders, or topping baked potatoes.

Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Buns for serving

Instructions

  1. Add chicken to the Instant Pot. Mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
  2. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 15 minutes.
  3. Quick release. Shred chicken with two forks, mixing well with the sauce.
  4. Set to Saute for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
  5. Serve on buns with coleslaw.
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